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Once upon a time, I attempted to grow my own vegetables on an apartment balcony. I bought dirt and containers and bell pepper seeds and a watering can, then patiently waited all summer for a bell pepper to appear. One. One pepper grew out of all of those seeds. It was the world's most… Continue reading Sweet Corn Salad

These are a tasty way to get a ton of protein, fiber, iron, and vitamins in one meal. You can combine an endless variety of flavors and textures to suit your tastebuds! I was hungry and this sweet potato bowl looked good, so no pretty photos with this one 🙂 . This is a very versatile… Continue reading Cinnamon Sweet Potato Power Bowls

Today was the first day that it really felt like fall here, so in honor of that, I made veggie chili and cornbread. This chili is "medium spicy" with the amount of spices called for in the recipe. It tastes great when reheated as leftovers, too. Serve with your favorite cornbread! One Pot Veggie Chili: A… Continue reading One Pot Veggie Chili

Quinoa is high in iron and protein without having a lot of carbs. This is one of my easy "using up what I have recipes" that turned out pretty tasty! You can eat it hot or cold, and add chicken and/or cheese for the non-veg. friends/family in your life. If you enjoyed… Continue reading Vegan Quinoa Salad

I've always known that it's cheaper to eat at home than eat out, but I'd never figured out just how much cheaper it is. I did the math for this meal and was surprised: $5.14 total, or $1.72 per serving. When a dinner out for two (without appetizers, drinks, or dessert) can easily be $30… Continue reading Dinner For $1.72: Mixed Veggies With Pine Nut Couscous

This is a filling vegan meal high in protein, iron and fiber- it would also be great served over rice or quinoa. Click the featured image for the post and recipe! If you enjoyed this post, please consider sharing it below: